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A man speaks calmly with a seated king wearing a narrow circlet.
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Proverbs 22:11

Gracious Speech and a King

A Name above Wealth and Words of the Wise · Proverbs 22

Story guide: A calm speaker faces a seated ruler, giving the saying about gracious speech and royal friendship a human setting.

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11He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious—the king is his friend.

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